Very Narrow Aisle and Narrow Aisle Trucks: Some forklifts have VNA features or NA features. In order to operate safely and efficiently, the majority of counterbalanced trucks require a minimum of 11 feet of aisle width. Narrow Aisle trucks on the other hand, can function in narrow aisles that measure 8 to 10 feet wide. Furthermore, very narrow aisle or VNA trucks can operate in aisles that are 6 feet wide.
VNA and NA trucks provide a lot of benefits because they make it possible for warehouses to be built with narrower aisles. This results in the warehouse being able to successfully store many more products within a certain space, improving cube use. The loads transported utilizing Narrow Aisle and VNA trucks normally are limited to about 3000 and 5000 lbs. Reach trucks are capable of operating in narrow aisle. Turret trucks, rotating mast trucks and order selectors could operate within very narrow or narrow aisles, depending on the specific model.
Reach Trucks: Specifically made for retrieval and storage, reach trucks are made with telescoping forks and outriggers which enables the operator to pick up and retract a load over the outriggers. These models are not the best suited for transporting loads quickly over long distances nor for loading and unloading trucks. Like the order selector, reach trucks could be available for lifting heights that are higher than 30 feet.
Rotating-Mast Trucks and Turret Trucks: Rotating-mast trucks are like regular sit-down forklifts. The main distinction is that their masts can rotate in one direction, to a 90 degree angle. This feature allows them to function within a narrow aisle situation. Turret trucks can work in narrow or very narrow aisle locations. Similar to order selectors, these machinery could lift both the operator and the cargo. In addition, they could enable the operator to handle loads on either side of an aisle without exiting and re-entering the aisle.
Turret trucks are usually rail or wire guided when they are utilized within very narrow aisles. This way, the operator can concentrate on the work load at hand because they doesn't have to focus any energy on their driving skills. As turret trucks are considered "operator-up" trucks, they could be utilized for item and case picking in addition to full pallet handling.